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NMSU department, organization collecting Puerto Rico relief donations

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Published 7:59 a.m. MT Feb. 9, 2018

Ivelisse Torres Fernandez, an assistant professor in the Counseling and Educational Psychology Department at New Mexico State University and a native of Puerto Rico, is helping to distribute donated items such as batteries, flashlights and food to people devastated by Hurricane Maria. Torres Fernandez is also conducting a research study on the mental health of aide workers in Puerto Rico.(Photo: NMSU photo by Ivelisse Torres Fernandez)

Despite living without power and running water in hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico, this couple celebrated 2018 with a dance session. Their granddaughter Erica Dube says, "My family has taught me the power of positivity and to keep dancing through life.
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LAS CRUCES - The Associated Students of New Mexico State University Department of Community Outreach and the New Mexico State University School Psychology Graduate Student Organization are partnering to send relief to Puerto Rico.

The island territory is still dealing with the devastation of Hurricane Maria that hit the island in September 2017 and is in need of supplies.

The SPGSO and ASNMSU will be collecting supplies in the ASNMSU Office, Corbett Center, Room 205, and the Counseling and Educational Psychology office, O’Donnell Hall, Room 222.

The following supplies are in high demand:

Batteries (AA, AAA and D sizes)

Water sanitation tablets

Feminine hygiene products

General hygiene products (deodorant, toothpaste, etc.)

Baby products (diapers and wipes)

Non-perishable food products

A full list of items can be found at a.co/elt8gKg, which is an Amazon wish list. Items purchased through this link will be sent directly to Puerto Rico. All collected items will be shipped off by the SPGSO to the island. Items will be collected through the end of February.

NMSU is a caring community and it is time we stand in solidarity to assist those in need.